Ron Meridith, baseball player, 1984-1987

Ron Meridith

Born: 11/26/1956 in San Pedro, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-16 | Final Game: 1987-06-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ronald Knox Meridith

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Biography

Ron Meridith, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1984 until 1987. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Meridith made a notable impact during his short but memorable career. He recorded a win-loss record of 5-2 and finished his time in the league with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.78. Over the course of his career, he struck out 46 batters and achieved 1 save, showcasing his ability to handle high-pressure situations. Meridith's playing career took place during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by an increasing emphasis on offense and the emergence of relief pitching as a specialized role. Although his time in the majors was brief, Meridith's contributions to his teams and his role as a pitcher reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the mid-1980s. His journey through the league serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a few seasons.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 2 51 0 0 0 1 75.3 86 40 11 39 46 4.78 0

Career ERA 4.78 vs. league average 3.99 across their career seasons — 19.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1984 CHC NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.3 6 2 2 4 3.38 — -
1985 CHC NL 3 2 32 0 0 0 1 46.3 53 23 24 23 4.47 3.89 (-15%) -
1986 TEX AL 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 3.0 2 1 1 2 3.00 — 0.0
1987 TEX AL 1 0 11 0 0 0 0 20.7 25 14 12 17 6.10 4.29 (-42%) -1596.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250 0.400 0.250 0.650 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +22.8% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1984 CHC NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 CHC NL 32 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1986 TEX AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 TEX AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 51 0 1 16 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 CHN P 3 0 1 0 0 0
1985 CHN P 32 0 0 9 0 1
1986 TEX P 5 0 0 2 0 0
1987 TEX P 11 0 0 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 51

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oral Roberts University Tulsa OK 1976, 1977, 1978